Traces the evolution of culture, religion, and power in the eastern Mediterranean, focusing on the reception of classical culture by the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and the modern nations of Turkey and Greece. The class will examine how places endowed with cultural and religious meaning have been appropriated or rejected by their successive owners throughout history. GE cultures and ideas course and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
Traces the evolution of culture, religion, and power in the eastern Mediterranean, focusing on the reception of classical culture by the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and the modern nations of Turkey and Greece. The class will examine how places endowed with cultural and religious meaning have been appropriated or rejected by their successive owners throughout history. GE cultures and ideas course and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
